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3 Shanghai officials sacked over COVID-19 response

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a commendation ceremony for role models of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics at the Great Hall of the People , Friday, April 8, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A man wearing a face mask to help protect from the coronavirus views the cherry blossoms as visitors tour the Yuyuantan Park during a spring festival, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Beijing. Three local officials in Shanghai have been sacked over a slack response to the COVID-19 outbreak in China's largest city, where residents are complaining that harsh lockdown conditions have led to shortages of food and basic necessities. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Visitors wearing face masks enjoy cherry blossoms at the Yuyuantan Park during a spring festival, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Beijing. Three local officials in Shanghai have been sacked over a slack response to the COVID-19 outbreak in China's largest city, where residents are complaining that harsh lockdown conditions have led to shortages of food and basic necessities. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

3 Shanghai officials sacked over COVID-19 response